Numerous rules of etiquette governed dancing by men and women throughout history. What rules of etiquette were the men and women in this photograph expected to follow related to invitations, clothing, and behavior before, during and after the dance? Compare those expectations for behavior to modern dancing etiquette. In the past and today, how are people treated that do not conform?
Fenno Jacobs, photographer. Southington, Connecticut. Amusement park. May 30, 1942. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress.)
This image is featured in Exploring Vacation and Etiquette Themes in Social Studies by Cynthia Resor
I really like this photo because this is what I imagine when I think about dancing in the 1940s. This is a great resource of how men and women dressed, acted, and socialized in public or at a social event. This would be a great way to compare and contrast social life now and then.
I would love to use this picture in my classroom because many students learn etiquette in school or extracurricular activities. Using this picture, you could show how things have changed from 1942 to today.
I really like this picture! This would be a great example to use in an arts & humanities class!
This photo provides the viewer with a glimpse of what the fashion was in the 1940s as well as an idea of what dances were like during that time.